BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

BINGHAMTON, NY 13902

Binghamton has five undergraduate schools: Harpur College, (the liberal arts component); the School of Education and Human Development; the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology; the School of Management; and the School of Nursing. The descriptions which follow explain the transcripts for each of these undergraduate schools and the information noted thereon.

The Graduate School at the University Center also offers programs in the Arts and Sciences, Management, Nursing, Education and Human Development, and Engineering, Applied Science and Technology. Graduate work appears on a separate transcript.

THE COURSE NUMBER SYSTEM

Course numbers consist of three significant digits.

100-299 are lower division undergraduate courses

300-499 are upper division undergraduate courses

500 (5000 for some programs) and above are graduate courses.

September 1973 to August 1987

100-149 (1000-1499 for SEHD*) are undergraduate courses.

150-299 (1500-2999 for SEHD*) are intermediate or advanced undergraduate courses.

300 and above (3000 for SEHD*) are graduate courses.

*SEHD was formerly SGSPE.

100-199 (1000-1999 for SEHD*) are undergraduate courses.

200-299 (2000-2999 for SEHD*) are intermediate courses open to advanced undergraduate and graduate students.

300 and above (3000 for SEHD*) are graduate courses.

Not all departments number courses according to this schema.

*SEHD was formerly SGSPE.

Beginning with the Fall 1990 semester, the suffix -WE in the departmental abbreviation identifies a "writing emphasis" course (substantial writing experience in the particular discipline in which the course is offered requiring a minimum of 20 pages of writing); the suffix -W identifies a "writing" course (considerable writing experience requiring a minimum of 10 pages of writing).

Prior to Fall 1990, the suffixes -U and -L in the department abbreviation identified "upper" and "lower" level writing emphasis courses respectively.

CROSS-DISCIPLINARY STUDY

At Binghamton, students enrolled in one undergraduate school may take courses offered by another school of this University. In such instances, the grading system of the course is generally determined by the school offering the course. The grade-point averages and transcript entries are determined by the school in which the student is officially enrolled.

Unless footnoted to the contrary, all credits that appear on a matriculated student's transcript are applied to progression toward a degree.

HARPUR COLLEGE

Harpur College has employed four different grading systems since its founding in1946. Each of the four grading systems is described below along with an explanation of what time each system was in effect. Harpur College transcripts do not include notations for academic actions of probation, suspension, or dismissal. Unless otherwise noted, the transcript is a complete semester-by-semester record of all courses taken and grades received regardless of whether or not the grade is included in the GPA computation.

Beginning in June, 1992, Grade Point Averages and Dean's List notations are included on students' transcripts for anyone enrolled at that time and thereafter, including courses taken in semesters prior to June 1992, except that grades in courses taken prior to June 1985 are not computed in the GPA due to the policies in effect at that time. To maintain satisfactory academic progress, students are required to earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all courses taken for credit.

Grade Point Averages are NOT included on students' transcripts. GPA is computed only for determination of financial aid eligibility and monitoring of satisfactory rate of progress. To maintain satisfactory academic progress, students are required to earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all courses taken for credit.

No Grade Point Average is computed. A student's continued enrollment is dependent upon maintenance of satisfactory progress i.e., not receiving more than two F grades or three D grades during the last eight courses taken.

(Transcripts for students enrolled prior to September 1979 reflect either a continuation of the September 1971 through July 1979 system, or a combination of the September 1979 through July 1979 system and the present system.)

A (Excellent, 4.0 grade points per hour)

A- (3.7 grade points per hour)

B+ (3.3 grade points per hour)

B (Good, 3.0 grade points per hour)

B- (2.7 grade points per hour)

C+ (2.3 grade points per hour)

C (Satisfactory, 2.0 grade points per hour)

C- (1.7 grade points per hour)

D (Barely Passing, 1.0 grade points per hour)

F (Failing, 0.0 grade points per hour)

P (Passing, equivalent of D or better)

*MG (Missing grade)

*W (Withdrawn)

*I (Incomplete)

*AU (Audit)

* Not figured in cumulative totals

Grade Points effective for calculations beginning June 1985

September 1971 to August 1979 - There is no grade-point average. No transcript record is kept of courses for which the student does not earn a grade equivalent of C or better. Transcripts show a chronological record of courses passed without indicating the academic year in which the courses were taken.

A (Excellent)

B+

B (Good)

C+

C (Satisfactory)

P (Passing, equivalent of C or better

I (Incomplete, not figured in cumulative totals)

*NC (No Credit)

AU (Audit, not figured in cumulative totals)

* Not posted to transcript

July 1964 through August 1971 - A grade-point average was computed for all courses in which a grade carrying grade-points was received. All courses attempted are included on the transcripts with an indication of the semester they were taken.

A (Excellent, 4 grade points per hour)

B (Good, 3 grade points per hour)

C (Satisfactory, 2 grade points per hour)

D (Barely Passing, 1 grade points per hour)

F (Failing, 0 grade points per hour)

WF (Withdrawn Failing, 0 grade points per hour)

*P (Passing)

*PZ (Passing)

*PV (Passing)

*S (Satisfactory)

**AU (Audit)

**U (Unsatisfactory)

**W (Withdrawn)

**I (Incomplete)

* Carry no grade points, not figured in semester and cumulative totals, credit hours included together with any advance standing credit in total hours passed.

** Carry no grade points, not figured in semester and cumulative totals.

1946 through June 1964 - A grade-point average was computed for all courses in which a grade carrying grade-points was received. All courses attempted are included on the transcripts with an indication of the semester they were taken.

A (Excellent, 3 grade points per hour)

B (Good, 2 grade points per hour)

C (Satisfactory, 1 grade point per hour)

D (Barely Passing, 0 grade points per hour)

I (Incomplete, 0 grade points per hour)

F (Failing, -1 grade points per hour)

WF (Withdrawn Failing, -1 grade points per hour)

*AU (Audit)

*S (Satisfactory)

*U (Unsatisfactory)

*W (Withdrawn)

 *Carry no grade-points, not figured in semester and cumulative totals

THOMAS J. WATSON SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING,

APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Present Grading System - A grade-point average is computed for all courses taken, and includes minus grades. All courses attempted are included on the transcript with an indication of the semester they were taken. Watson transcripts do not include notations for academic actions of probation, suspension, or dismissal.

A (Excellent, 4.0 grade points per hour)

A- (3.7 grade points per hour)

B+ (3.3 grade points per hour)

B (Good, 3.0 grade points per hour)

B- (2.7 grade points per hour)

C+ (2.3 grade points per hour)

C (Satisfactory, 2.0 grade points per hour)

C- (1.7 grade points per hour)

D (Barely Passing, 1.0 grade points per hour)

F (Failing, 0.0 grade points per hour)

WF (Withdrawn Failing, 0.0 grade points per hour)

P (Passing, equivalent of D or better)

*I (Incomplete)

*AU (Audit)

*W (Withdrawn)

*WP (Withdrawn Passing)

*MG (Missing Grade)

 *Carries no grade-points, not figured in semester and cumulative totals

For semesters previous to June 1983, see section on School of Education and Human Development.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

(Prior to July 1987 known as School of General Studies and Professional Education - SGSPE)

September 1981 to Present - To remain in good academic standing, SEHD students enrolled in degree programs are expected to make satisfactory toward the degree. In SEHD satisfactory progress is defined as maintaining a grade-point average of 2.0 in all courses taken (whether or not in SEHD). The grade-point average is calculated on a 4.0 scale. The January 1981 to Present grading policy remains in effect.

Present Grading System - A grade-point average is computed for all courses taken, and includes minus grades. All courses attempted are included on the transcript with an indication of the semester they were taken. SEHD transcripts do not include notations for academic actions of probation, suspension, or dismissal. Effective Fall 1987, SEHD transcripts reflect academic honors awarded (semester Dean's list).

A (Excellent, 4.0 grade points per hour)

A- (3.7 grade points per hour)

B+ (3.3 grade points per hour)

B (Good, 3.0 grade points per hour)

B- (2.7 grade points per hour)

C+ (2.3 grade points per hour)

C (Satisfactory, 2.0 grade points per hour)

C- (1.7 grade points per hour)

D (Barely Passing, 1.0 grade points per hour)

F (Failing, 0.0 grade points per hour)

**WF (Withdrawn Failing, 0.0 grade points per hour)

P (Passing, equivalent of D or better)

*I (Incomplete)

*AU (Audit)

*W (Withdrawn)

*WP (Withdrawn Passing)

*MG (Missing Grade)

*Carries no grade-points, not figured in semester and cumulative totals

**Effective Fall 1983

September 1973 to December 1980 - There is no grade-point average. All courses attempted are included on the transcript with an indication of the semester they were taken.

A (Excellent)

B+

B (Good)

C+

C (Satosfactory)

D (Barely Passing)

PS (Passing, equivalent of D or better)

NC (No Credit)

*I (Incomplete)

*W (Withdrawn)

*AU (Audit)

* Not figured in semester and cumulative totals

Prior to September 1973 - A grade-point average was computed for all courses in which a grade carrying grade-points was received. All courses attempted are included on the transcripts with an indication of the semester they were taken.

A (Excellent, 4.0 grade points per hour)

B (Good, 3.0 grade points per hour)

C (Satisfactory, 2.0 grade points per hour)

D (Barely Passing, 1.0 grade points per hour)

F (Failing, 0.0 grade points per hour)

WF (Withdrawn Failing, 0.0 grade points per hour)

**P (Passing)

*I (Incomplete)

*W (Withdrawn)

*AU (Audit)

*Carries no grade-points, not figured in semester and cumulative totals

**Carries no grade-points, not figured in semester and cumulative totals, credit hours included together with any advance standing credit in total hours passed.

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Present Grading System - Beginning with January 1981, grade-point averages are computed on a student's academic work in all units of the University Center at Binghamton including minus grades. Management transcripts do not include notations for academic actions of probation, suspension, or dismissal. Beginning with fall 1983, Management transcripts reflect academic honors awarded (semester Dean's list).

Grades of "NC" earned for a Harpur College course taken from September 1971 through August 1979 or a School of Nursing course taken from June 1976 through August 1981 are not computed in the GPA. GPA computations are based on the following values:

A (Excellent, 4.0 grade points per hour)

A- (3.7 grade points per hour)

B+ (3.3 grade points per hour)

B (Good, 3.0 grade points per hour)

B- (2.7 grade points per hour)

C+ (2.3 grade points per hour)

C (Satisfactory, 2.0 grade points per hour)

C- (1.7 grade points per hour)

D (Barely Passing, 1.0 grade points per hour)

F (Failing, 0.0 grade points per hour)

U (Unsatisfactory, 0.0 grade points per hour)

WF (Withdrawn Failing, 0.0 grade points per hour)

NC (No Credit, 0.0 grade points per hour)

*I (Incomplete)

*W (Withdrawn)

*AU (Audit)

*MG (Missing Grade)

P (Passing)

*Carries no grade-points, not figured in semester and cumulative totals.

January 1976 to December 1980 Grade-point averages are computed using all courses except those in the School of Education and Human Development and any graduate course(s) for which the student has not formally filed a petition to receive credit toward his/her degree. All courses attempted are included on the transcript with an indication of the semester they were taken. GPA computations are based on the same values as those that were put into effect in September 1971.

September 1971 to December 1975 - Grade-point averages are computed using only those courses offered by the School of Management. All courses attempted are included on the transcript with an indication of the semester they were taken.

A (Excellent, 4.0 grade points per hour)

B+ (3.5 grade points per hour)

B (Good, 3.0 grade points per hour)

C+ (2.5 grade points per hour)

C (Satisfactory, 2.0 grade points per hour)

D (Barely Passing, 1.0 grade points per hour)

F (Failing, 0.0 grade points per hour)

WF (Withdrawn Failing, 0.0 grade points per hour)

NC (No Credit, 0.0 grade points per hour)

*I (Incomplete)

*W (Withdrawn)

*AU (Audit)

P (Passing)

*Carries no grade-points, not figured in semester and cumulative totals.

Prior to September 1971 - A grade-point average was computed for all courses in which a grade, carrying grade-points, was received. All course attempted are included on the transcripts with an indication of the semester they were taken. GPA computations are based on the same values as those in effect in September 1971, excluding plus grades.

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Present Grading System - A grade-point average is computed for all courses taken, and includes minus grades. All courses attempted are included on the transcript with an indication of the semester they were taken. Nursing transcripts reflect both academic honors awarded since Spring 1982 (semester Dean's list) and academic actions such as probation, suspension, and dismissal.

A (Excellent, 4.0 grade points per hour)

A- (3.7 grade points per hour)

B+ (3.3 grade points per hour)

B (Good, 3.0 grade points per hour)

B- (2.7 grade points per hour)

C+ (2.3 grade points per hour)

C (Satisfactory, 2.0 grade points per hour)

C- (1.7 grade points per hour)

F (Failing, 0.0 grade points per hour)

*I (Incomplete)

*AU (Audit)

*W (Withdrawn)

*MG (Missing Grade)

P (Passing, equivalent to C- or better)

*WP (Withdrawn Passing)

*WF (Withdrawn Failing)

*Carries no grade-points, not figured in semester and cumulative totals.

June 1976 to August 1981 - There is no grade-point average. No transcript record is kept of a course which the student does not earn a grade equivalent to C or better. Transcripts show a chronological record of courses passed with an indication of the semester they were taken.

A (Excellent)

B (Good)

C (Satisfactory)

P (Passing, equivalent to C or better)

NC (No Credit)

I (Incomplete, not figured in cumulative totals)

AU (Audit, not figured in cumulative totals)

September 1971 to May 1976 - A grade-point average was computed for all courses in which a grade carrying grade-points was received. All courses attempted are included on the transcripts with an indication of the semester they were taken. GPA computations are based on the same values as those in effect prior to September 1971.

Prior to September 1971 - Grade-point averages are computed using only those courses offered by the School of Nursing. All courses attempted are included on the transcript with an indication of the semester they were taken.

A (Excellent, 4.0 grade points per hour)

B (Good, 3.0 grade points per hour)

C (Satisfactory, 2.0 grade points per hour)

D (Barely Passing, 1.0 grade points per hour)

F (Failing, 0.0 grade points per hour)

WF (Withdrawn Failing, 0.0 grade points per hour)

*AU (Audit)

*I (Incomplete)

*W (Withdrawn)

P (Passing, equivalent of C or better)

*Carries no grade-points, not figured in semester or cumulative totals.